FS: Templar/Crusader shield

[Sir Edward]

All-steel construction, rolled edges, 35" tall. Strapped with non-adjustable leather handles and guige strap. Some of the paint isn't cleanly applied, and there are scratches and scrapes mostly at the edges, but in a few other places as well.

So not a fantastic piece, but works well enough to sling on your back for the renfaires.



I'll let it go cheap.

[Sir Matthew]

It's in the wrong colors for me. Out of curiousity, do you know what gauge steel?

[Sir Edward]

I'm going to guess 16, but it could be 14.

[Sir William]

Matthew, I've handled this shield...it won't cause any undue stress if you were concerned about weight; its relatively light and maneuverable.

[Sir James A]

I'd wager it being 16, since it's a more common size to work from. Most common metal tools are only rated to 16 gauge mild, or 14 gauge stainless (smaller gauge number = thicker). If it's 14 gauge, if the shield is roughly 24" x 36", the 14 gauge will only be ~10 to 15% heavier than 16 gauge. If it's a non-combat shield, I'd actually bet on it being 18 gauge - that's what I usually see in the "catalog" shopping. Either way, it would be a nominal difference in weight, unless you're fighting with it for hours on end. Strapped over the shoulder or back? I doubt you'd notice any difference at all.

Could always plop it on a bathroom scale for the weight.

[Sir Wolf]

eheh u said plop

[Sir Matthew]

I was asking gauge more to quantify if it was a combat shield or decorative. With everything else I'm working on and saving up to get, I really can't justify picking up this shield anyway 

[Sir Edward]

No problem.

It's meant to be more decorative I think, but the steel is thick enough to fight with. It's not 18ga. I'm pretty sure it's 16ga. But until I find my calipers, I can't verify that.

[Sir Justin]

The shield arrived today thank you! Its an amazing shield and will be a great start to my Templar suit of armor. The shield seems well done indeed. Thanks again

[Sir Edward]

The shield arrived today thank you! Its an amazing shield and will be a great start to my Templar suit of armor. The shield seems well done indeed. Thanks again

Excellent! Glad you'll enjoy it.

[Sir James A]

The shield arrived today thank you! Its an amazing shield and will be a great start to my Templar suit of armor. The shield seems well done indeed. Thanks again

Congratulations, and welcome to the forum.

[Sir Matthew]

Glad someone here picked it up, and a new member at that! Welcome and congrats on the new purchase.

[Sir Wolf]

welcome!

[Sir Justin]

Thank you for the warm welcome everyone! When I have more time I will explore the rest of the forums, so cya guys around!